Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) · Poland
Polonista NAWA Scholarship Programme
Specialist scholarship for foreign students, doctoral candidates and researchers focused on Polish language, culture and Polish studies.
Closed Deadline 3 April 2026
DestinationPoland
Degree levelMaster's, PhD, Research, Undergraduate
FundingResearch Funding, Stipend Only
Deadline3 April 2026
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Foreign nationals meeting the student, doctoral or researcher track requirements
Minimum qualification Current or planned Polish-studies-related study/research status appropriate to the selected track
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Study or research focused on Polish language, literature, history, art history, culture, glottodidactics or comparative/Polish studies
Eligible fields of study Polish language and literature, Polish studies, Polish culture/history, art history, Slavic/area studies and related research
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language Student study is normally in Polish; research projects may also be conducted in English where permitted
Admission required first Conditional
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Programme-specific study support
Stipend PLN 2,000/month for students and PLN 3,300/month for doctoral candidates under 2026 call
Travel support Programme-specific
Insurance Programme terms apply
Other benefits Researcher projects may run 3–12 months; student/doctoral study may cover one or two semesters
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Confirmed
2026 applications closed 3 April 2026.
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